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A List of Self-Publishing Companies
2007-09-12 05:22:00 This list is by no means complete, but will give you somewhere to start if you are searching for a self-publishing company that is right for you. Just click on the link to be taken to each company's website.http://www.authorhouse.com/http:/ /www.llumina.com/http://www.arborbooks.co m/http://www.lulu.com/http://www.aventine press.com/http://www.pagefreepublishing.c om/http://www.booklocker.com/http://www.t rafford.com/http://www.booksurgepublishin g.com/http://www.unlimitedpublishing.com/ http://www.equilibriumbooks.com/http://ww w.virtualbookworm.com/http://www.foremost press.com/authors/http://www.wheatmark.co m/http://www.infinitypublishing.com/http: //www.wingspanpress.com/http://www.inkwat erpress.com/http://www.iuniverse.com/http ://ww2.xlibris.com/ Source: www.nightwatchmanchronicles.com More About: Companies , Publishing , List , A list
Is Self-Publishing a Good Idea?
2007-09-12 05:15:00 by Christina M. SchumacherIs self-publishing a good idea? This is a question you will hopefully be able to answer by the end of this article.There are a number of ways to publish a book, but the two we will discuss here are the most practical. They are:1) Traditional Publishing 2) Self-PublishingThe process for publishing with a traditional publisher can be a long one. Most traditional publishers take anywhere from three months to one year to determine if they wish to publish your book.If they do accept it, it will normally be another year to two years before it's actually out on the market.The advantage to traditional publishing is that you don't pay to have your book published, but you do still have to help market it. However, chances of getting your book into most bookstores is a much higher percentage than with self-publishing.So, if you don't mind the long wait and think you have a shot of competing with hundreds of other submitted manuscripts, then traditional publishing mig... More About: Idea , Good
Best Tips For Book Marketing For The Self Publisher
2007-09-12 05:11:00 Assuming you're a self publisher or book publisher and you've already published your book, you need to immediately implement a strong, no-holds barred, book marketing and promotion strategy to sell your books fast. Your book selling, book marketing, and book promotion planning should begin before the manuscript is completed. Self publishers need to have a good marketing plan to sell books and should be written prior to writing your book and in place a year prior to publishing your book.Your book press release should not be written as you would a sales letter or flier, it should be written for the editor and tell about your book in a factual way, no opinion or glowing remarks. Press releases can generate thousands of dollars in sales when picked up by national trade or print media. Using press releases can be a very effective marketing tool if used properly.Make sure you have at least one good press release, written in AP style, which you can send out for the lifetime of your book.... More About: Marketing , Tips , Book , Publisher
Self-Publishing: Is It For You?
2007-08-29 10:53:00 by Thomas M. SiposThe best short answer as to why you should self-publish was given by Spinal Tap lead singer David St. Hubbins: ?There?s no way to promote something that doesn?t exist.?If you?re considering self-publishing, and desire a longer answer, it might be best to first define our terms:Types and Terms in Publishing In traditional publishing, the traditional publisher screens books for quality and/or marketability, rejects most submissions, and invests in producing, marketing, and distributing the book. The traditional publisher also takes certain exclusive rights. This is true even though the copyright remains in the author?s name. Once you sell your book to Random House, you can?t sell it to Putnam.The self-publisher does all of the above for his own book. Because there is no independent third-party screen (such as an editor), self-published books are suspect in the minds of reviewers, bookstores, and readers. Some self-published authors are very hands-on, handling their ow...
To be published or to self publish, that is the question
2007-08-29 10:44:00 by E. WardIn today?s society the book industry is starting to resemble somewhat of a social hierarchy. Meaning that there are certain levels authors strive for before they are considered to be at the top of the food chain. Herein lies the quandary; how should authors reach the top and what can they do to get there?Many would answer find a publisher to take on your book, all of the costs involved and in the end get a royalty check every quarter. However, an equal amount of individuals would argue that self-publishing reduces the hassle of finding a publisher to begin with, and gets the books published quicker. This method comes at a higher cost to begin, but can also come with the reward of less people touching the profits and the possibility of being picked up by a publisher (as well as an entrepreneurial spirit). So which one is better, and why do some authors have a problem with self-published authors? Besides the few who take a reserved approach to self-publishing, the majority o... More About: Question , Published , Publish
Writers Turn to Self-Publishing
2007-08-29 10:44:00 by Crystalee WebbThe road from the initial brainstorming stages of a book to the finished product in a bookstore is a long journey with many twists and turns. Self-publishing is an avenue attracting more authors, despite its challenges.?With new technology, print on demand, anybody could start a publishing company,? said Martin Naparsteck, author and former professor at Utah State University.A current New York resident, Naparsteck has published four books and more than 400 book reviews for the Salt Lake Tribune. He has now opted for his books ?War Song? and ?Hero?s Welcome,? novels about the Vietnam War, to be published through print-on-demand on the Internet.Print-on-demand publishing is an option for authors who wish to self-publish, allowing them to hire a printer to manufacture the books as people order them online, cutting excess inventory.?Clearly, it would save publishers a lot of money,? Naparsteck said. ?Some people estimate that more than 50 percent of books that are print... More About: Publishing , Writers , Turn
11 Tips to Avoid Self-Publishing Traps
2007-08-29 10:42:00 by Marilyn and Tom RossSelf-publishing used to be the Rodney Dangerfield of book publishing. It didn?t get ?no respect.? Today that?s all changed. With originally self-published books like The Celestine Prophecy, Butter Busters, The Christmas Box, and What Color is Your Parachute? monopolizing bestseller lists?do-it-yourself publishing is very much in vogue. To be successful, however, it?s mandatory that you adhere to certain guidelines. By following the tips below, you?ll avoid the pitfalls and enhance your chances of flourishing.1. Educate yourself. Self-publishing is a business. Approach it as such. There are informative books on the subject, seminars offered, and associations where you can learn the ropes and network with the more experienced. This can be very lucrative if properly approached. Conversely, you can waste thousands of dollars by blundering along without knowledge or a plan.2. Study the competition. Don?t add more to a subject that?s already glutted. Be sure the top... More About: Tips , Publishing , Avoid
11 Tips to Avoid Self-Publishing Traps
2007-08-29 10:42:00 by Marilyn and Tom RossSelf-publishing used to be the Rodney Dangerfield of book publishing. It didn?t get ?no respect.? Today that?s all changed. With originally self-published books like The Celestine Prophecy, Butter Busters, The Christmas Box, and What Color is Your Parachute? monopolizing bestseller lists?do-it-yourself publishing is very much in vogue. To be successful, however, it?s mandatory that you adhere to certain guidelines. By following the tips below, you?ll avoid the pitfalls and enhance your chances of flourishing.1. Educate yourself. Self-publishing is a business. Approach it as such. There are informative books on the subject, seminars offered, and associations where you can learn the ropes and network with the more experienced. This can be very lucrative if properly approached. Conversely, you can waste thousands of dollars by blundering along without knowledge or a plan.2. Study the competition. Don?t add more to a subject that?s already glutted. Be sure the top... More About: Tips , Publishing , Avoid
When to Self Publish Your Book
2007-08-29 10:39:00 There Are Some Very Good Reasons to Self-publish Your Book by Melanie Schwear Self-publishing or print on demand (POD) publishing is becoming a very popular topic on the internet. Many people have the dream of becoming a published writer, and self-publishing gives them the satisfaction of holding an actual bound book with their name on it without having to go through all the submission and rejection with a traditional publisher.With traditional publishing routes, the publisher makes sure to get your book onto store shelves and publicizes it well. After all, it is in their interest to do so. They make money off each book that is sold. With self-publishing, however, all of the promotion depends on you. Most self-published books never sell more than five hundred copies.You Already Have a Fan-BaseIf you are an already published writer, and you want to give your fans a little treat, self-publishing might be a great idea for you. You can quickly have any number of books printed that you ca... More About: Publish
Top Ten Reasons to Self Publish!
2007-08-29 10:37:00 1. Self publishing may be the only way to get published. You may not be able to get anyone to professional look at your idea.2. As a self-publisher you get to keep all of the profits from your sales. You only get 4 - 6% in royalties from a publishing company.3. You have absolute marketing and editing control when you self publish. 60% of the big publishers do the final editing, 23% select the final title, 37% do not involve the author in promoting their own material.4. Major publishers may receive up to several hundred manuscripts a week. Unless you?ve published before, the odds are they won?t even look at your material.5. When you self-publish you are in control every step of the way. By depending on a publisher, you take the chance of never getting anywhere.6. By self-publishing you gain a different perspective. You handle the complete marketing package.7. Self publishing saves you valuable time. Using a publisher it takes up to 18 months before the first copy reaches the market.8... More About: Publish , Reasons
Top Ten Reasons to Self Publish!
2007-08-29 10:37:00 1. Self publishing may be the only way to get published. You may not be able to get anyone to professional look at your idea.2. As a self-publisher you get to keep all of the profits from your sales. You only get 4 - 6% in royalties from a publishing company.3. You have absolute marketing and editing control when you self publish. 60% of the big publishers do the final editing, 23% select the final title, 37% do not involve the author in promoting their own material.4. Major publishers may receive up to several hundred manuscripts a week. Unless you?ve published before, the odds are they won?t even look at your material.5. When you self-publish you are in control every step of the way. By depending on a publisher, you take the chance of never getting anywhere.6. By self-publishing you gain a different perspective. You handle the complete marketing package.7. Self publishing saves you valuable time. Using a publisher it takes up to 18 months before the first copy reaches the market.8... More About: Publish , Reasons
The Importance of a Pre-Publication Marketing Plan
2007-08-28 10:42:00 A Basic Guide for Self-Published and Print on Demand Authorsby Jennifer HollowellYou?ve written your book, gone through the editing gauntlet and decided to publish the finished product yourself. You?ve researched all the self publishing options, decided on a company, approved the book?s cover and polished the book?s final lay-out. All you?re ?i?s? are dotted and ?t?s? are crossed. Now, you?re ready to go to press. Right?Wrong!Day after day, week after week, my inbox is filled with marketing questions all centered on the same commonality: ?My book was doing really well in the beginning, but sales have fallen off. Do you have any idea why this happens???My book has received some great reviews, but they aren?t resulting in any sales. Do you know why this is happening?? ?I sent out one hundred press kits, but no sales have turned over. Why could this be happening??These are just a small sampling of the distressed messages landing in my inbox. How are these situations the same? No pre-pu... More About: Marketing , Plan , Import , Publication
Self Publishing Success Starts With Marketing
2007-08-28 10:40:00 by Jean FritzSelf-publishing is not for the faint of heart. The publication process is lengthy, involves a considerable number of detailed, administrative tasks and can be expensive. This is the easy part; the real challenge involves ?S & M? ? sales and marketing.For an author to become a successful self-publisher, he or she must make a paradigm shift in consciousness from author to entrepreneur, and view their book in the same way that Madison Avenue gurus view the newest shampoo. An author has to be able to do a dispassionate analysis of the market the book was meant to reach. Is its greatest appeal to young people? Senior citizens? Men? Women? Members of a minority group? The definition of a market ? or markets ? will help to determine and focus the ensuing marketing campaign.Next, the author must develop a marketing plan. How can I reach my market most effectively? Freelance authors are already aware of the plethora of niche publications on the market. Now, instead of contac... More About: Marketing , Success , Publishing
Can You Afford to Publish Your Book?
2007-08-28 10:35:00 by Sophfronia Scott, The Book Sistah Money blinds. It?s as simple as that. Aspiring authors ask about the money issue all the time, in varying forms, (How much does it cost to publish? How much will I get paid in royalties?, etc.) but they can?t see beyond that issue to think about the thing that will truly decide the money question. And here it is:What Do You Want From Your Book? That is the real question! Once you are clear about what you want out of the publishing process, you can decide what route would be the most satisfying?and profitable?for you. When it comes right down it it, you can spend as much or as little as you want on your book. But how much are you willing to spend to get what you want?When you aren?t clear, you can make poor decisions that won?t line up with your goals. For instance, many authors have a goal of making a lot of money, but they won?t consider self publishing. The fact is that unless you can immediately sell on the level of an Oprah?s Book Club select... More About: Publish
Self-Publishing 101
2007-08-28 10:33:00 by Chris TolamaluTypically, authors write their books, send them to agents or publishers, and then hope for the best. However, some authors opt to not leave anything to chance; they take matters into their own hands and make sure that the book is published. Welcome to the world of self-publishing, wherein books or other media are published by those who have written them.Self-publishing enables the author to not only ensure that the book is published, but also gives the author complete control over content (traditionally, the publisher does maintain some editorial control over the matter). Other aspects that the publisher traditionally controls - design of the book, the layout of the text, the appearance of the cover, the bookbinding, the quality of the paper, and so on can also be controlled by the writer when self-publishing.How is self-publishing different from traditional publishing? Besides the fact that the author is also the publisher, self-publishing means that the author pay... More About: Publishing
The Economics of Publishing Your Book
2007-08-28 10:29:00 by Bud Banis, PhD, CMASome might say? ?Don?t even think about publishing!?Most books lose money.Many publishers receive 100 unsolicited manuscripts per day. There are 120,000 new books published every year, about 10,000 per month. Six mega-publishers account for 60% of all adult book revenues. It takes about 18 months to get a book to market after negotiations are completed. A typical first print run is 5000 books. Book s typically remain on the shelves for less than a year, then ?remainders? are sold off cheap to get them out of the way. Most publishers actively promote only the top 20% of their books. Authors usually get 6-10% of NET. With discounted sales, this is about $3000 on a print run of 5000, if they all sell. Most don?t. Most books lose money. Big publishers take control away from the author.60% don?t allow the author final copy approval. 23% don?t let the author choose the title. 20% don?t consult the author on jacket design. 36% rarely involve the author in promotion. If... More About: Economics , Publishing
How To Publish Your Own Book
2007-08-28 10:25:00 by Rachel F. ElsonIf you?re telling yourself for the 57th time, ?I could write a book,? but you don?t have a direct line to the editors at Random House, it may be time to consider self-publishing. Don?t knock it: James Redfield?s ?The Celestine Prophecy? and John Grisham?s ?A Time to Kill? started this way. But if you?re going to go to the trouble (not to mention the expense), you?ll want to make sure your precious copies don?t just end up in some dusty garage. How do you get your tome flying off the shelves at Borders? We asked some experts for advice:HYPE IT UP. Publicizing your book shouldn?t be the last thing you think about ? you should start even before the masterpiece is finished. Begin by lining up people to blurb it ? raid your Palm (and your friends? contacts) for former colleagues, teachers or other high-profile prospects. Once you?ve typed those two gratifying words, ?the end,? call the local media, and submit excerpts to magazines and newsletters. Just be sure to target... More About: Book , Publish
Questions about Publishing
2007-08-28 10:20:00 by Holly LisleHow do I pick a publisher to publish my book?The best way to find the publisher who will be right for you is to find the books that you read that are most like the one you have written (in genre, in style, in tone) and see who publishes them. If they bought books like yours, the odds are vastly improved that they will buy yours, too. Don?t waste time sending off your book to those ?publishers? who advertise in the backs of magazines. (Not even the ones who advertise in the back of Writer?s Digest.) They?ll accept your manuscript. I almost guarantee it. They?ll also charge you for the privilege of being ?published.? This is not the way the business works.Never send a manuscript to a publisher because you ?noticed that you don?t have any romance novels out there?my book will fill a hole in your list.? Your book will fill an out-slot in the publisher?s mailbox. A key rule in publishing lists is ?same, but different.? If the publisher does romance novels, then your romance... More About: Questions , Publishing
Good News About Getting Published
More articles from this author:2007-08-28 10:08:00 by Henry DeVriesSo you want to get a book published and add ?author? to your resume. A decade ago, there weren?t too many options for professionals and consultants to get into print. If a traditional publisher wasn?t interested in your tome, your only other option was to spend tens of thousands of dollars with a subsidy press or custom printer. And then, without ready distribution, good luck trying to sell the books.But all that has changed. Thanks to new technologies, today it is not only possible to produce a professional-looking copy of your book for under $1,000, you can also market the book through reputable sales channels.Alternative publishers are able to print both paperback and hardcover books as they?re needed due to the bold new digital publishing technology known as ?print-on-demand.? Simply put, print-on-demand turns the traditional economics of the $27.5 billion publishing industry upside down. Going digital allows books to be produced in small quantities ? even one at... More About: News , Good News , Published , Good 1, 2, 3 |
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